
Mala Spice Chicken Burgers
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner

Mala Spice Chicken Burgers
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These Spicy Mala Chicken Burgers are a fun and delicious way to amp up chicken burgers with some heat. Crunchy, fried chicken is flavoured with a mixture of spices and doused with Sichuan chili oil for additional kick.
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Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 chicken breast butterflied
- 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoon Mala spice mix divided
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- Frying oil use a high smoke-point oil such as canola, peanut, grapeseed
For assembling:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 tablespoon sesame kewpie or mayo
- 4 leaves lettuce
- Sichuan chili oil
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Instructions
Prepare the chicken:
- Place the chicken in a large bowl.
- Add in the soy sauce, salt, Mala spice mix, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the chicken in the seasoning.
- Cover and store in the fridge for 2 hours or longer.
- Heat a pot of oil over medium-high heat. (Use a high smoke-point oil, such as peanut, grapeseed or canola).
- Add flour and corn starch to a shallow bowl and mix.
- Take the chicken out of the marinade, and coat with flour mixture.
- Coat chicken completely and then tap off excess.
- Add the chicken to the hot oil and fry one at a time, about 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C.
- Remove chicken from the frying oil and drain on paper towel.
- Season the fried chicken with additional mala spice mix.
Assemble:
- Slice a hamburger bun and spread 1 tablespoon of sesame kewpie sauce.
- Add lettuce and the fried chicken to the bun.
- Drizzle Sichuan chili oil over the fried chicken.
- Replace the top half of the bun and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
988mg
(41%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
84IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
Protein | 32g | 64% |
Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
Sodium | 988mg | 41% |
Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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